The Dave Brubeck Trio featured the percussion art of Cal Tjader who played the drums and vibraphone, but also stood out for bringing bongos and other traditional latin and african instruments to the West Coast jazz scene.
Cal Tjader's work with Brubeck brought him rapid notice but an unfortunate accident ended the trio's work suddenly. Tjader went on to record and tour with bandleaders like George Shearing and Alvino Rey. He also formed his own trio and recorded his first 10" record for Fantasy Records. His band featured bassist Jack Weeks and pianist John Marabuto (on Side A) and newcomer Vince Guaraldi (on Side B). The Cal Tjader Trio came out in 1953.
Here is the discography surrounding Cal Tjader's debut album:
The Cal Tjader Trio
"Three Little Words" by The Cal Tjader Trio
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